July 7, 2026 Just last week, six people are reported to have drowned after a charter fishing boat sank off the coast of Richmond, British Columbia. The boat, carrying ten people, began taking on water near Roberts Bank after leaving Steveston on Sunday (28 June 2026). A passing couple in their sailboat put out a mayday…
July 7, 2026 On June 30, 2026, Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) (“Patrick”) and LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) (“LCI” or “Lippert”) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, forming a premier component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast, housing and transportation markets. Under the agreement, which the Boards of Directors…
July 7, 2026 After a difficult and light wind first day, SailGP moved up start times, increased the sail size, and accurately read the win predictions to deliver a stunning Day 2. Canada’s Northstar, flummoxed by shifty low winds on Saturday picked it up thanks to smart tactical decisions and brilliant boat handling to finish…
July 7, 2026 The tastes of boaters going in some new directions and Beneteau, the very large French-based builder, is heading its fleet to meet those modern flavours. As reported in Boote, a prominent European source and elsewhere, Groupe Beneteau is responding to the ongoing decline in demand in the US market with a radical…
June 30, 2026 In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a number of people in our industry about what was happening this summer, and the point of agreement that everybody came to, was that we need new boaters. The issue is not that becoming a boater is not a…
June 30, 2026 Repositioning of Marine SCA Inc – Since its inception, Marine SCA Inc. has specialized in the import and distribution of European boats in Canada, developing recognized expertise and a strong dealer network. Over the years, the Canadian Boating market has evolved under the influence of several factors, including economic conditions, the introduction…
June 30, 2026 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a business of Brunswick Corporation, has announced the opening of its 450th global location, a significant milestone that reflects rapid, sustained growth and the increasing demand for flexible, accessible boating experiences. Freedom’s location footprint is now more than two and half times what it was…
June 30, 2026 Navico Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced operational updates at its Lowell, Michigan facility. The changes are intended to reduce fixed costs, improve efficiency, and support Brunswick’s long-term growth. The updates build on progress made at Lowell over the past 18 months. Navico Group will expand insourcing where…
June 23, 2026 Summer is short and sweet in Canada and understandably, people go crazy to make the most of their vacation time. Boat owners and cottagers want to show their guests a great time and a memorable experience out on the water. While you may have a thorough knowledge of all of Canada‘s boating…
June 23, 2026 Yamaha Motor Canada is excited to share its new video series showcasing real life, personal stories in a new campaign titled, “We Are All Yamaha.” Yamaha Motor Canada offers a wide variety of products for many purposes and lifestyles with the same goal: to enrich the lives of the people using them – inspire “Kando.” In this cinematic, documentary-style series, Yamaha owners share their…
June 23, 2026 NMMA Canada returned to Ottawa in June for its annual Day on the Hill, convening industry leaders, members of Parliament, senators, ministerial staff and senior government officials for advocacy meetings and a reception focused on the priorities shaping Canada’s recreational marine sector. This year’s meetings followed a major policy win for the industry:…
June 23, 2026 NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through March 2026, reflects continued softness across the recreational boating market amid elevated interest rates, cautious consumer sentiment and a mixed economic picture. Year-to-date, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 5.6% to 38,052 units compared to the same period in 2025. Performance across key segments…
June 16, 2026 Here’s a “no cost” opportunity for your marine business to offer valuable boating safety information and reminders, every week throughout the summer, as a benefit for your customers and your website visitors. CanBoat, formerly called the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, is providing you an ongoing series of boating safety and operating…
June 16, 2026 Transport Canada recently issued a reminder that BRP is conducting a safety recall on MY22 to MY26 Sea-Doo Switch. Improper distribution of passengers and cargo weight could overload the front of the watercraft and cause instability, nosediving and possibly lead to capsizing. The condition worsens if water evacuation from the hull is…
June 16, 2026 Last week, NMMA Canada brought together federal officials and recreational marine industry leaders in Ottawa to discuss propulsion decarbonization and the future of marine fuels in Canada. The meeting built on discussions held during NMMA Canada’s 2024 Day on the Hill and included representatives from Transport Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, NMMA,…
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June 9, 2026 On May 28, 2026, BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO) reported its financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2026. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. The complete financial results are available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR as well as in the section Quarterly Reports of BRP’s website. “We delivered Q1 financial results above expectations, driven by higher volumes, disciplined…
June 9, 2026 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and its brands have earned 15 Boating Industry Magazine Top Product Awards for 2026, marking the most the Company has received in a single year and highlighting the breadth of Brunswick’s innovation pipeline. Spanning 13 different Brunswick brands, the awards recognize “the marine industry’s best new and innovative products” across boats, propulsion,…
June 9, 2026 The Toronto Hydroplane & Sailing Club (TH&SC) announces its 75th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026. In a spectacular nod to its roots, the club will bring the “thunder” back to the Ashbridges Bay waterfront, featuring legendary vintage hydroplanes and a public open house. Founded in 1951 as the Toronto Hydroplane…
June 9, 2026 As it approaches its 90th anniversary, Port Credit Yacht Club (PCYC) is marking the milestone with a forward-looking investment that signals where boating infrastructure is headed in Canada. This season, PCYC has introduced a new 40-ton, fully electric marine lift. Designed and built by Canadian supplier Kropf Industrial, it is the first…